Welcome to my third edition of KidneyCoach.com News Weekly! The place where I do a round-up of all the top stories related to kidneys, kidney health and kidney disease for the week.

This edition covers many interesting stories where you will discover how low levels of vitamin D is linked to kidney disease complications, new insights into the cause of chronic inflammatioin in kidney disease sufferers, how gene mutations may hold the key for a certain kidney disease, a mystery kidney disease epidemic in Central America, among many others.

…There are plently of interesting and eyeopening news stories below that will both help and inform you.

Scientists discover new susceptibility genes for kidney disease
Singapore and Chinese scientists have identified new susceptibility genes for a specific kidney disease and found risk variants that could influence the clinical symptoms of patients. Their discovery is related to the disease immunoglobulin A …health.asiaone.com

News Story #4

Mystery Kidney Disease in Central America
Kidney disease has killed so many men here that locals now call their community not simply La Isla – which means “The Island” – but La Isla de las Viudas – “The Island of the Widows.” The epidemic extends far beyond Nicaragua. It’s prevalent along the …www.theworld.org

News Story #5

Scientists Identify Potential Drug Target For Kidney Cancer
by VR Sreeraman on December 31, 2011 at 1:21 PM Drug News Scientists have laid the foundation of completely understanding the intricacies of distinct kidney cancer subtypes, which could lead to better treatments for the disease. …m.medindia.net

Comment: I find this one of the most interesting of all the news stories listed here. In naturopathic philosphy the digestive system is seen as the “seat” of health, and many, many disorders (seemingly unrelated) stem from an unhealthy digestive tract. This usually occurs because of harmful microbes entering the digestive tract. Now kidney disease may be other condition to add to this list of known conditions.

About the Author: Hello, my name is Duncan Capicchiano, I am the owner and creator of KidneyCoach.com. My professional background is Naturopathy, and I am also an International Author and Researcher that specialises in the treatment and management of kidney disease. My most famous work in kidney disease is The Kidney Disease Solution Program.
Lastly - but most importantly - I am the loving "father" of my two dogs Ruby and Pebbles, my horse Cossie, and husband to my beautiful wife, Fiona.

Comments (1)

Mr. Capicchiano,
Thank you so so much for all your hard work!
Shortly: I am a kidney-pancreas transplant recipient.
Per your recommendations, I’ve been consuming Nettle leaf tea and R-Lipoic acid. You mentioned asparagus benefits for people with altered kidney function. What is your opinion on commercial asparagus root extract in a pill/capsule form? Is it as beneficial as asparagus stem? Is it safe?
Greatly appreciate your response and your help to others!!!
Blessings!